I was born in Cassano d’Adda in 1987, and from a young age, photography was part of my life thanks to my father, who served as a photographer in the army. His black-and-white images—intense and timeless—sparked a passion in me that has only grown stronger over the years.
My personal journey in photography began in 2012, though for a long time it remained a hobby I nurtured during events and family gatherings. In 2019, after moving to the Netherlands, my photography reached a new level of maturity. During challenging times, the camera became a tool through which I could view the world differently—with deeper, more attentive, more human eyes.
The street has now become my natural environment: it’s where I search for raw emotions, hidden details, and fragments of real life. As one of my biggest inspirations, Daidō Moriyama, a Japanese photographer, once said:
“There is really no better place to start than an ordinary shopping street.”
I shoot in black and white for two simple reasons: because this visual language allows for a more intimate, personal storytelling—and because it is my way of expressing gratitude to my father and the photographic legacy he passed on to me.
My personal journey in photography began in 2012, though for a long time it remained a hobby I nurtured during events and family gatherings. In 2019, after moving to the Netherlands, my photography reached a new level of maturity. During challenging times, the camera became a tool through which I could view the world differently—with deeper, more attentive, more human eyes.
The street has now become my natural environment: it’s where I search for raw emotions, hidden details, and fragments of real life. As one of my biggest inspirations, Daidō Moriyama, a Japanese photographer, once said:
“There is really no better place to start than an ordinary shopping street.”
I shoot in black and white for two simple reasons: because this visual language allows for a more intimate, personal storytelling—and because it is my way of expressing gratitude to my father and the photographic legacy he passed on to me.
Project Statement
“The Pulse of Streets”:
The project explore how urban spaces capture the emotional and social rhythms of society.
The street, as a container of countless lives, represent a dynamic canvas, from moments of compassion too exuberant celebrations, and the simplicity and frenetic everyday life. The photographs taken in Italy, Amsterdam and Malta show the diverse cultural hues of life and how these streets are a stage for human interaction and connection.
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